What does it look like to truly love a church? In Romans 1:8–15, the apostle Paul opens his heart to the believers in Rome, a church he had never visited but deeply loved. He thanks God for them, prays for them constantly, longs to be with them, hopes to encourage them and be encouraged by them, and can’t wait to preach the gospel among them.
In this message, we look at five marks of a pastor’s heart, and of anyone who loves God’s people well:
1️⃣ Thankfulness (v. 8)
2️⃣ Prayer (vv. 9–10)
3️⃣ Presence (vv. 10, 11, 13)
4️⃣ Mutual Encouragement (vv. 11–12)
5️⃣ Sharing the Gospel (vv. 14–15)
Whether you’re a pastor, a ministry leader, or a member of a local church, Paul’s example shows us what gospel-centered love for one another looks like. If this message encouraged you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear it.
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